SOLUTION: Compound inequalities?? x+14<-5 or x+14>3? Can you show me an example of how to solve this one?

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Question 429831: Compound inequalities?? x+14<-5 or x+14>3? Can you show me an example of how to solve this one?
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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Simply isolate x in the same manner you isolate a variable in some equation. However, if you multiply or divide both sides by a negative number, you have to flip the inequality sign (for example, 3 > 2, but -3 < -2). For example, if you're given x+14 < -5, subtract 14 from both sides to get x < -19.